Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Homemade Rose and Green Pista Ice Cream, a delightful Indian-inspired dessert bursting with floral flavors and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Flavorings:
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (plus more for garnish)
- A few drops of natural green food coloring (optional)
Garnish:
- Dried rose petals (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add Flavors: Incorporate rose water, cardamom powder, pistachio paste, and green food coloring if desired. Stir in chopped pistachios.
- Freeze: Transfer the mixture to a container, cover, and freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve: Scoop the ice cream, garnish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
Notes
- Adjust rose water to taste
- For extra creaminess, whip the heavy cream before mixing
- Egg-free and no ice cream maker needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
